Kingsway fire extinguished

Thermal imaging from police helicopter revealed to the London Fire Brigade the ferocity and intensity of the underground blaze. Image: @NPAS_Redhill

The fire in the service tunnels along Kingsway has been extinguished.

The flames died down once the gas supply was isolated.

Police and the London Fire Brigade have worked at the scene for more than 48 hours. Image: Marta Malagon

London Fire Brigade will remain on scene to monitor gas levels but they’ve handed the responsibility for the incident over to Camden Council.

The National Police Air Service, NPAS, helicopter unit from Redhill that provided valuable assistance to firefighters in identifying the location of the underground fire has released moving footage of what the thermal imaging camera could see from the sky.

National Grid and UK Power Networks will work to restore gas and electricity supply to local homes and businesses.